Maresca has been notably coy when it has come to specific targets for his debut campaign. Even when second in the league during the first half of the season, the Italian refused to suggest that his team were title contenders and he has repeatedly insisted that the club never set the top four as an immediate goal during negotiations last summer.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has set his players a clear target to win their seven remaining home games and ensure a return to the Champions League.